Ceasefire Shattered: Pakistan Violates Truce Agreement Across Multiple Fronts Hours After Peace Deal
In a sudden and alarming turn of events, Pakistan violated the recently agreed-upon ceasefire along the International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC) at several critical locations across Jammu and Kashmir, as well as parts of Punjab and Rajasthan.
The aggressive move came merely hours after both India and Pakistan had formally announced a mutual truce, reached through diplomatic and military-level negotiations.
The violations have raised serious concerns over Pakistan’s sincerity in maintaining peace and stability in the region.
According to official sources, the Border Security Force (BSF) has been placed on high alert and has been instructed to retaliate with full force in the face of any further ceasefire violations.
Security forces have been mobilized, and defensive protocols have been activated in the affected areas to ensure civilian safety and maintain control over the situation.
The ceasefire breach began shortly after the Indian government publicly announced that both nations had reached an agreement to halt hostilities.
The agreement followed backchannel talks and a high-level meeting between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations.
Pakistan, too, confirmed the agreement through an official statement. However, the optimism that followed the ceasefire announcement was short-lived.
Residents in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in Srinagar, were shocked by the sudden return of hostilities. Multiple explosions were reported in and around Srinagar, prompting immediate emergency protocols.
A red alert was issued across the city, and a complete blackout was enforced to prevent any aerial surveillance or targeting by hostile drones.
Local authorities urged residents to remain indoors, avoid unnecessary movement, and comply with the blackout instructions.
In a significant development, two drones were shot down — one in Pokhran, Rajasthan, and the other in Baramulla,
Kashmir. In both instances, the drones were detected during unauthorized aerial activity and were neutralized by the Indian armed forces.
Additional suspicious Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) were also spotted over Baramulla and Rajouri, further escalating concerns about possible reconnaissance or impending aerial strikes.
Pakistan’s military also engaged in heavy artillery shelling along various sectors of the International Border, including Akhnoor, Rajouri, and RS Pura.
Simultaneously, ceasefire violations were reported from the Palanwalla sector along the LoC in Jammu. Air raid sirens were sounded in the Samba district, and security personnel swiftly moved to secure the area amid fears of further escalation.
Katra, the base camp for the pilgrims visiting the revered Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, also reported aerial disturbances. Authorities swiftly enforced a blackout in the area as a precautionary measure, and pilgrimage movement was temporarily halted to ensure safety.
Meanwhile, in Punjab, aerial intrusions were reported in several districts, including Gurdaspur, Ferozepur, Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, and Faridkot.
The sightings sparked alarm among both authorities and residents. Administrations in Jalandhar and Ludhiana immediately issued public advisories urging citizens to remain vigilant and adhere strictly to blackout protocols.
The situation in Punjab remains tense, with drone detection teams deployed across vulnerable border districts.
The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, expressed deep frustration and anguish over the latest developments. In a series of tweets, he criticized the breach of trust and the futility of the ceasefire agreement.
“What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar!!!” he posted, adding, “This is no ceasefire.
The air defence units in the middle of Srinagar just opened up,” along with a video that allegedly showed Indian forces targeting hostile drones.
The renewed hostilities come as a shock, especially in light of the earlier announcement that both countries had agreed to halt military operations following the deadly April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which had reignited tensions.
The ceasefire had been touted as a diplomatic breakthrough. Pakistan initiated the talks, and both sides agreed to the truce during the DGMO-level dialogue held earlier in the day.
However, the abrupt and widespread violation of the ceasefire just hours later has once again plunged the region into uncertainty. Citizens in border areas remain on edge, and the military is bracing for a possible escalation.
Officials have not ruled out the possibility of more drone incursions or cross-border shelling in the coming hours.
As of now, the situation remains volatile. India’s security apparatus is on maximum alert, with air defence systems deployed and ground troops mobilized to respond swiftly to any hostile action.
The international community is expected to closely monitor the situation as diplomatic backchannels assess the future of the now-compromised ceasefire agreement.
